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Nathaniel Denu's message to his Southern volleyball team was quite simple after a second-round exit from last year's Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament: Defensive prowess will determine the success of the 2011 season.
Passing and setting drills were pushed aside this summer as communication, footwork and technique became the focal point of the Lady Jaguars' preseason preparation.
A barometer of the team's progress arrives Friday when Southern opens the season in El Paso, Texas, at the El Paso Sports Commission Invitational. Southern will open the tournament with Friday matches against Texas-El Paso and Texas-Arlington before facing Nicholls State and Portland State on Saturday.
Denu hopes his team can reap early benefits from the extra attention to defensive details.
"Our blocking has been suspect, and our back-row play has been suspect, so we've made an extraordinary effort to sharpen our defense," he said. "If we can perform like we've practiced, we'll have positive results."
Denu and assistant coach Venessa Jacobs have made it clear to their team the extra effort to hit the floor for digs and saves will determine if the Lady Jaguars can improve on their 2010 record of 14-17, which included a 4-4 record in the SWAC.
So far the players are buying what the coaching staff is selling.
"We really believe we're going to do better than that," Denu said of the SWAC preseason poll that picked Southern to finish third in the Western Division.
"Teams who underestimate us will have a big problem."
Anchoring the Southern defense will be senior libero and defensive specialist Kirsten Buggage, who returns as the team's leader in digs with just more than two per set. When it came time to replace Lourena Beathely in central defense, Jacobs said the decision to hand the duties to Buggage was an easy one.
"She's a top-notch athlete, she's fast, she reads the ball really well and she's not afraid to get on the floor to help her team out," Jacobs said. "She's the best person for the job because she's so defensively sound. We're looking for her to take control in the backcourt."
Buggage will set the table for the other two seniors on the roster, middle blocker Jaquincia Williams and 2010 All-SWAC outside hitter Beonka Savoy. Williams led the 2010 team in blocks (92), kills (357) and attacking percentage (.238), while Savoy ranked no worse than third in every major offensive category.
"We're looking for them to terminate the ball, end of story," Jacobs said.
The trio of seniors may experience some extra pressure in the early portion of the season carrying an inexperienced roster that features six sophomores and four freshmen. Denu singled out sophomore middle blocker Payton Mitchell and sophomore outside hitter Simone Beasley as underclassmen "who can come in right away and be a big help."
But what the rest of the underclassmen will contribute to the team remains unknown.
"My main concern is with our sophomores," Denu said. "If they can catch up with the seniors we will be fine. If not, then we will have a long way to go."


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Hi folks! I know, I know. I'm terrible at this blogging thing. Oh well. We have strengths and weaknesses-this is surely the latter for me! Just wanted to pop in with a note since this is my busiest time of year and I certainly have nothing else to do! Seriously, the fall for a photographer is like tax season for a CPA. Crazytown! Everyone is thinking the same thing (including me!) - it's gorgeous out - look at the leaves - we need a family photo for holiday cards! Yes, 'tis the season for family portraits to gift grandma and of course the ever popular photo holiday card. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining. I LOVE capturing families this time of year in this beautiful fall light. But I'm going to let you in on a little secret! Although my clients all know I'm aiming for that framable, perfect, grandma-giving photo, it's really the photos that showcase a families' love and relationship that I long for! When an image pops up as I'm culling and there is belly laughter, silly faces or a classic eye roll, I LOVE it! Right there. My favorite of the whole session. When people laugh at me for giving so many images to my clients (too many to choose from!) that's the reason. I can't get rid of them--they are classic! So here ya go folks...a few of my very favorites. They won't make the Holiday card most likely and Grandma might not get a framed print, but they are forever on my heart!
Well, there you have it folks. My secret is out - forgive me while I go look through all that love and laughter again -- it's good for the soul!
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We love today's elegant New York City wedding at Loeb Boathouse! Photographed by Eileen Meny Photography, it's full of classic romance and gorgeous details. We love the bride's sophisticated Jenny Yoo bridal gown – both on its own and paired with that stunning cap sleeve overlay! Paired with a pair of neutral Jimmy Choos and an elegant up-do, this black tie bride is absolutely stunning. We love that the well groomed groom wears a black bow tie – as do his groomsmen and his dog! Monogrammed details on the groom's tuxedo jacket and dress shirt are both nice touches! Central Park is the perfect setting for this couple's iconic portraits, and we adore that they chose to go on a gondola ride together! The entire wedding is absolutely gorgeous from start to finish. Enjoy!
Planner: Nicole Sheppard, All Who Wander Event Design | Dress (& Topper): Jenny Yoo | Bride's Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Bridesmaids Dress: Jenny Yoo | Hair/Makeup: Once Upon a Bride | Groom Tux: Enzo Custom | Bow Tie & Cufflinks: Burberry | Stationery: JP Stationery | Flowers: Lenox Hill Florist | Church: St. Paul the Apostle | Venue: Loeb Boathouse | Bride's Hotel: 6 Columbus | Cake: Baked | Videography: Mint (view wedding trailer)| Band: Hank Lane Band | Photographer: Eileen Meny Photography


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We'll start with downloading and compiling the challenge, then we'll start solving it. Our first solution will be a buffer overflow vulnerability intentionally coded into the challenge, then we'll hunt down and execute a secret function to solve the challenge, and finally we'll execute the program instruction to instruction until we can read the solution straight out of the computers memory! Now that we know what we'll be doing, let's get started!
Downloading and Compiling the Challenge
First, we need to download and compile the code of our challenge. Let's download the challenge code from pastebin using the curl command:
We've written the code to a file named crackme.c. Now that we have our code, we need to compile it. We'll be using the GCC (GNU Compiler Collection) to compile our code. Pay close attention to the flags used when compiling our code, as they are important to the challenge functioning properly:
You may get a warning out of the compiler but don't fret, the code will still work (this warning is related to the buffer overflow vulnerability, which is intentional). Let's test our executable just to make sure it works:
Now that we have our code compiled and working, we can start cracking this challenge! We'll start with the buffer overflow vulnerability.
Cracking the Challenge
Solution 1: Buffer Overflow
Buffer overflows are very common vulnerabilities. A "buffer" is simply an area of memory designated for storing data to be processed or used in processing. If we can fill a buffer with more data than it can handle, we "overflow" it, and can then store data in areas of memory where we shouldn't be able to. This can lead to code execution, which is how a lot of buffer overflow exploits work. But, in our case, we'll be overflowing a buffer simply to change the value of the data being held in another.
Let's perform this attack, and then we'll take a look at the code that makes this possible:
We can see here that by entering a large amount of text, we can successfully login even when this is obviously not the correct password. Now that we've exploited our buffer overflow, let's take a look at the code that made this happen:
We can see here that we make a character array that holds 30 characters. So, if we input more than 30 characters, that will overflow this buffer, which will change the value of the "valid" integer. This integer is then evaluated later in the program and, since the overflow changed it to a non-zero number, it equates to true and logs in without a problem. Next up, we'll be hunting for a hidden function in our program!
Solution 2: Using the Hidden Function
If you read the code of our challenge, you'll that there is a function named "secret." This function is never used, yet it still exists. If we can force this function to execute somehow, we could get the password we need. Well we have just the tools to do that! First, we need to use a tool called objdump (object dump) to disassemble our executable into assembly. Then we'll be able to see where our secret function is:
Now that we have our new assembly code in a text file, we can sift through it until we find our secret function. It should be just above the main function, and looks something like this:
Now, don't panic, this looks way more complicated than it is. The only part of this assembly we need to pay attention to is the string of characters next to the word "secret." Specifically, we need to remember the last 7 characters, as this is the entry address for this function. Now that we have this 7 character string, let's start our program in GDB and do some magic:
No need to pay attention to this large chunk of text, it's mostly just information about GDB. But here's the important part: when GDB starts up, we need to use the start command in order to start our program. Now, remember that 7 character string? This is where we'll be using it. If we can change where the instruction pointer is pointing, we can force it to execu


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Lykanthea (aka Lakshmi Ramgopal) has been a constant on my review list (Sundrowned with Savage Sister and her solo debut Migration). Hence, needless to say,…
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I first came across Chicago-based musician Lykanthea's aka Lakshmi Ramgopal's music when she collaborated with fellow native dreampop outfit Savage Sister for their EP sundrowned….
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Christine O'Donnell Lands Book Deal
Christine O'Donnell, a former candidate for the U.S. Senate, has recently signed a new book deal with St. Martin's Press. O'Donnell's upcoming book is expected to be published in August of 2011.
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Compassion & Choices is the nation's oldest, largest and most active nonprofit working to improve care and expand options for the end of life.
Following our persistent pleas, the D.C Death with Dignity Act remains intact after yet another attempt at repeal. Compassion & Choices and Washington, D.C., residents felt relieved and gratified August 1 when the full Senate rejected a policy rider that would have repealed the D.C. Death with Dignity Act. It was attached to a government […]Read More
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Sunday, 21 June 2015
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) says it has abolished re-entry visa for expatriates with valid resident permits.
Commander of the NIS in Bayelsa State, Mr Sule Wunti, disclosed this at an interactive session with expatriates and companies employing foreign nationals at the command's office in Yenagoa.
He said the Immigration Service organized the forum to sensitise stakeholders on the reforms aimed at attracting Direct Foreign Investments to Nigeria and align with international best practices.
According to him, henceforth, holders of temporary CERPAC receipts will be allowed for up to 90 days subject to valid expatriate quota.
However, he said accredited diplomats in various foreign missions would continue to enjoy re-entry visas within the period of their accreditation as they were exempted from holding CERPAC.
Mr Emmanuel Gbuuga, the Zonal Coordinator, Zone G headquarters of NIS in Benin, assured foreigners and employers of expatriates that the Immigration Service was interested in making their stay in Nigeria conducive.
He noted that the visa reforms had reduced bottlenecks and delays previously associated with issuance of resident permits and assured that the Immigration Service would continue to upgrade its services to stakeholders.
He also said that the immigration commands had been empowered to produce and issue CERPAC. Representatives of various companies in the construction, oil and gas and tourism sectors operating in Bayelsa.
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As a result of a judgement from the European Court of Justice of 19 February 2009 Turkish citizens who are residing and employed in Turkey, and who can be designated as a service provider, can enter Denmark without a visa if the purpose of the stay in Denmark is to provide a service of short duration.
More information about rules and requirements on the visa exemption can be found on the homepage of the Danish Immigration Service (DIS).
Turkish nationals who are to perform a service in Denmark must be aware that the visa exemption does not apply to the other Schengen Member States. Consequently, the person in question must obtain a visa to the relevant Schengen country before entering.
It should be emphasized that the exemption is only pertinent to Turkish service providers, who meet the demands outlined on the homepage of the DIS. Other Turkish nationals must have obtained a visa before entering Denmark.
If you, after reading through the directions on the homepage of the DIS, are still uncertain if you meet the demands listed regarding service providers, the Danish Embassy in Ankara and the Danish Consulate General in Istanbul can be contacted for further guidance.
Please note that the Visa Application Centres (VAC) in Ankara and Istanbul are not authorised to supervise on the matter.
If you file an application at a VAC and the subsequent process at the Embassy or Consulate General reveals that you are visa exempt in accordance with the set rules for service providers, the service fee paid at the VAC is non-refundable, whereas the fee for filing the visa application can be refunded.
If the Embassy/Consulate General finds that a person meets the requirements regarding Turkish nationals rendering services in Denmark, the relevant mission can hand out a document to the applicant which can be presented to the Danish authorities upon entry into Denmark (along with other required documentation, cf. the DIS homepage).
Please note that all applicants are responsible for selecting in which category they wish to apply (family visit, business visit etc.) – Consequently, people who believe that they fall under the Danish regulations regarding Turkish service providers are also responsible for bringing the required documentation to present at the Danish border. The documentation must confirm that the purpose of the trip is to provide a service for which reason they in accordance with the set rules are visa exempt. For further information on the required documentation please see the DIS homepage.
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Overnight fire guts downtown buildings in Vinton, Iowa
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VINTON, Iowa (AP) — A fire has gutted four downtown buildings in the small eastern Iowa city of Vinton.
The Des Moines Register reports that the fire started Thursday night in the Michael and Dowd furniture store and spread to Clingman Pharmacy, Fischer Law Firm and the Benton County Title Company. The fire burned through much of the night, with firefighters battling the blaze while temperatures hovered in the teens and heavy snow fell.
No injuries had been reported by Friday morning.
Vinton's volunteer fire department received help from the fire departments of several surrounding communities.
Vinton is a city of about 5,300 located about 100 miles (160.93 kilometers) northeast of Des Moines.
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Greenway is the second phase of the South Ridge Club development by Adera. These townhomes range from about 1,600 to 2,000 square feet with large rooftop patios with some having their own private hot tub.
South Ridge Club has a clubhouse which includes a lounge with a full kitchen and dinning area, large patio, lobby, a quiet office and a movie theatre. Outdoors there's plenty more patio space with a lap pool, play pool and hot tub. The gym is about 1,000 sqft with weights and cardio equipment in addition to the 1,300 sqft multi purpose indoor court.
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"People like to call it world music for lack of better word, but I just like to call it Canadian music," explained Jacques Murigande with Mighty Popo. "It was made here, but it's influenced by many other cultures. Inspiration has come from all around – situations I've been in, music I was listening to. I was surrounded by African music and European music equally, so that's a big influence for me."
Murigande began focusing on a career in music as young as ten years old, when he first decided he wanted to be an artist. Instead of studying for a diploma or going to work, he got to work learning the things he needed to pursue his passion.
"It's just a calling, and I responded to that calling," he said. "I grew up in a neighborhood where people just loved music, there were guitars around all the time. That could be an explanation, but really, it was just a calling from somewhere."
For Murigande, one of the most gratifying parts of the job is connecting with his audience, and sharing the experience with them. He likes seeing people enjoying themselves at his shows.
"I'm there for the people who want to share with me, because I don't really play to prove anything," admitted Murigande. "I just want to share, and I think they respond to that. If there is even just one person who responds, I'm happy. And people keep coming, so I must be doing something right."
He is certainly keeping himself happy. Murigande loves being able to earn a living doing what he loves.
"It's a blessing for me, being a musician," he said. "Music is everything for me. It's life, a celebration, and we celebrate life. Each performance is a celebration, where the audience can see and hear music that they might not be familiar with, but at the same time, it's theirs. It's an acoustic, intimate setup, but I always want people to get up and dance."


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The Davis Family to the Bronx-NY
Alan and Sabrina Davis are located in the Bronx. Two very different cultures, Blacks and Hispanics, heavily populate the neighborhoods surrounding the Bronx Building Baptist Church. Most of the people live in apartment buildings and many of the buildings can be difficult to access. Brother Davis has been run out of more than one building while trying to do door-to-door visitation.
Since the beginning of their church planting ministry in 1984, it has been necessary for the Davis' to relocate numerous times. The first location was a rented two-story house in which the downstairs served as the church and the upstairs served as their living quarters. When the Buildings Department issued a summons for an illegal church, they were forced to renovate the garage so the church would have a place to meet. This facility was very small and had no parking so they tried to purchase a pool hall. Although unable to purchase the pool hall, they were able to rent the property for two years. From the pool hall they relocated to a funeral home. Seven years later the funeral home was sold and the building demolished. The church now meets in what was previously a strip club. Transforming the former strip club into a church building required a lot of work. Brother Davis believes that had it not been for the work of CLAIM, the combined cost of labor and materials would have been close to $200,000.
Bronx Building Baptist Church is praying for God to supply a permanent location. Real estate in New York City is among the most expensive in the nation. At present, rent for the Bronx Building Baptist Church is over $3,000 per month. By faith Alan and Sabrina Davis came to New York City and by faith they press on, trusting God to meet their personal needs and the needs of the church.
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Prenuptial Prep
You've been planning your wedding for months (if not years) and the day finally arrives. It can be incredibly overwhelming and one heck of a... Read More
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When it comes to bullet journaling – 90% of it is inspiration. So here's a list of 10 of my favorite blogs to go to for that.
- Over at www.bulletjournal.com you'll find all kinds of stuff from the creator of the bullet journal system himself.
- Kara is rocking it over at www.bohoberry.com with all kinds of cool stuff. She's even started an etsy shop with stickers and such to add in to your journal!
- Kim over at www.tinyrayofsunshine.com has some great ideas as well!
- This blog www.howtobulletjournal.com I just came across yesterday. I love the fresh "young" vibe she gives.
- Over at www.wunderastisch.com you'll find a little bit of everything!
TIP: inspiration is awesome, and copying is okay (as long as you give credit when you share) but I've also found that once I have the inspiration, if I adapt it and make it my own it comes out so much better!
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Awesome rally this weekend! Front page of the Independent too! Saturday's Kub Kar Rally had some initial tech challenges, but once we got underway it was an awesome fun day for the youth and leaders alike! Later in the afternoon, … [Read more...]
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Al Switzler, the CEO and Co-Founder of VITAL SMARTS was recently a guest on my peer-to-peer on line talk show (9 year archive: www.GrowthStrategistShow.com). Their international corporate training business has been on the FORTUNE 5000 list of the fastest growing companies for 9 straight years and "haven't experienced the plateaus that are so common with B2B service firms." Switzler emphasized "the importance of developing an approach and products to produce recurring revenue." Another recent guest and CEO of an international B2B service firm, Rod Walz, confirmed that "investing in a system and technology helped $50+ Mil/yr WALZ GROUP "process breach and default documents for 15 of the 25 largest mortgage servicers." They too have long term commitments.
Roz Alford, CEO of ASAP SOLUTIONS emphasized corporate culture during her talk show interview, but behind her comments was the premise that long term contracts and predictable recurring revenue provided situational permission for her to focus more of her time on the attraction and retention of top talent. They learned a long time ago that "if an IT services company still relies on providing services on demand it rides the roller coaster of billing time and materials. Gross profit drops whenever employees/subcontractors don't complete time sheets completely or project managers don't control scope creep."
Drew Morrisroe, President of CTN SOLUTIONS, Inc. provided some of the most convincing responses to my questions about making the move to recurring revenue. His firm invested a full year transitioning from T&M to value pricing and from projects to maintenance contracts. "A few employees just weren't up for the change and we had to let a few clients go; but this has been THE most important change in our business…EVER", said Morrisroe. Other guests from the IT industry, (Phil Jaurique – CEO of SABRE SYSTEMS and Micheal Lacey of DIGINEER) agreed with Alford and Morrisroe.
Private investor, Michael Lackland, of LACKLAND INVESTMENTS, starts with recurring revenue. A service firm that is still over dependent on a few key leaders and relies on short term projects doesn't get past the first round in his due diligence process. The company that acquired HR411 from CEO Michael Pires, they clearly said that they would not have been interested if he hadn't turned his T&M human resource service business into a software-as-a-service (SASS) firm.
These investors are not alone. When I screen growth financing requests for THE SERVICE INDUSTRY FUND®, I look for recurring revenue. Our investors only want information about truly scalable service firms. Scalability requires recurring revenue, a core process/methodology, resilience based on little dependence on a few top people, clear standards for training and quality assurance. Frankly, investors and funds aren't the only entities demanding all of that. Corporate level clients look for the same elements and expect consistency.
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During interviews with leaders of midsized service firms, it's fun to ask which ratios have been the most important for the growth of their firms. The funny (ironic) part is that they answer that the mix of services and products is the most important ratio … and then they start to talk about something else.
They can't resist the urge to tell stories about how they spent the first several years trying to achieve a reasonable gross profit as labor intensive businesses. They had to learn about billing multipliers and capacity utilization to determine what their company should reasonably expect from each client-focused role. Should consulting team leaders be 80% billable? Should the firm realize 4 times the cost of an entry level engineer in the form of fee revenue related to his/her work? What are the right ratios for architects who also serve as account managers? What hourly fee is needed for partners in an advertising agency? What's the dollar value of mentoring for high potential IT professionals?
If you believe the examples from television dramas, you might think that all lawyers have fees of $500 – $1000/hr., get in trouble if they don't bill more than 2080 hours/year, and bring in a minimum of $1.5 Mil in revenue for their firms each year. Yeah…right!
It's true, the leaders of service firms need to learn how to consistently generate gross profit. It's fragile. There might not be enough client work available and the owner doesn't want to lay off talented billable personnel. The firm may not yet know how to prevent "scope creep" as customer expectations go up and up and up. And some people STILL don't understand the connection between timesheet entries and billing. But once the leaders of a service firm are on top of all of that, they recognize the value in creating a system, a program, a methodology, an approach. A service firm needs some clear standards for training and quality assurance. The clients look for consistency. It's time to productize!
An IT company may find that they have resilient growth when they see 50% of their revenue from fees, 30% from maintenance/management contracts, and 20% from products. Leaders of an international training company may conclude that 35% product (instructor manuals, videos, books, assessments), 35% licensing, and 30% professional fees is their optimum service/product mix. The service/product mix evolved for my firms as we expanded geographically and focused more and more on midsized B2B companies.
Have you discovered your optimum service/product mix?
When WPP purchased the Ogilvy Group in 1987, Ogilvy employees George Sard and Paul Verbinnen left to create their own PR firm. Today, Sard Verbinnen includes 110 spin masters and is the #1 PR firm in mergers & acquisitions. They have been involved with an astonishing 45 M&A transactions that totaled $71 Bil during the first half of 2013.
An article by Nick Summers in the August 12- 25, 2013 issue of BLOOMBERG BUSINESS WEEK reminded me where I had heard the name "SARD".
Think about famous court cases involving Wall Street moguls. If you look closely at press photographs, you'll see George Sard in the background behind Fabrice Tourre of Goldman Sachs, Stephen Cohen of hedge fund, SAC Capital Advisors, people from DELL Computers re. a possible takeover, and folks from AIR Products and Chemicals when they responded to hedge funder, Bill Ackman's $2.2 Bil investment. That's just this year!
There was Dick Fuld of Lehman Brothers in 2008, Nelson Peltz from the Heinz proxy battle in 2006, Martha Stewart's insider trader charges in 2004, and Joseph Jett of Kidder Peabody in 1994. Sard & Verbinnen know enough about the Wall Street M&A community, they became THE experts in M&A crisis and reputation management.
Your company's favorite target market might not be as contentious or volatile as Sard and Verbinnen's. The stakes might not be as high in your favorite industry niche, but we can all learn from their journey. What would your company need to do to become THE TOP EXPERTS in your favorite industry niche? And would you dig, invest, and commit enough to become THE GO TO company for that industry? PR isn't the only service niche industries need. Could your company excel at sourcing or transporting products? Should your company recruit or train hard to find employees?
Founding The Service Industry Fund™ several years ago was one of those experiences for me. Our idea surfaced from frustrations expressed by the owner/partners of growing service firms. Investment bankers are reluctant to do non asset based lending plus they have difficulty evaluating the scalability of service firms. Think about it, in the 1990s, most bankers would not have recognized Sard Verbinnen's growth potential.
Are you looking for pain points in your favorite industry and stepping up to be the solution?
"Forty Under Forty" awards have been around for a long time to shine a light on "future leaders." These days it feels like we need "Thirty Under Thirty" or "Twenty Under Twenty" awards instead.
The National Speakers Association recognizes the trend. One of the keynote speakers at this year's NSA convention was 17 year old Philipp Riederle. When Riederle was 13 years old, he hacked into his iPhone® to see how it worked and started a blog…which is now read by over 1 million subscribers. These days, large corporations pay Riederle good money to teach them how to reach teen aged and young adult buyers.
NSA has committed to stay ahead of its members and keep embracing new technologies and trends. That's good because it is important for our professional societies to do what is needed to be as relevant as possible. NSA's apps provide value. On line education keeps improving. And conventions are colorful, lively, multi-media events.
There's a relatively new special interest group within NSA for young members (generations X and Y and millennials). A core group of these members sit together with their heads down as they busily thumb their smart phones during main stage presentations. They text ideas, tweet what comes to mind, and friend one another.
What would happen to your product development or marketing if it had to be relevant to millennials today? By the time some companies figure that out, the millennials will be older and folks can meet one another half way. Maybe not.


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What does being a Kerrits Ambassador mean to you? Becoming a Kerrits Ambassador means a couple different things to me. First, it means that I succeeded in something I set out to do. I have a big influence on the younger girls at my barn and I want them to see me accomplishing my goals in order to motivate them to go out there and tackle their goals. Becoming an ambassador also means getting my name out in the world. I want to become a well respected trainer and coach and I believe I will be able to do this through the help of the ambassador program. I have always loved Kerrits apparel growing up and it would be an honor to represent such a great clothing line.
What are your passions as a rider and ambassador? My passion as a rider is working with young OTTBs or other types of young horses. I feel a strong connection with chestnut thoroughbred mares (which is quite rare!) and I love working with them and seeing how far I can bring them. At 20 years old I have already had the opportunity to bring three young OTTBs along in eventing to the novice level before their owners sold them. I find it extremely rewarding to work with young horses and giving OTTBs another chance at a career and a loving home. In addition to working with young horses I have the opportunities to ride upper level event horses to help me work on myself so I can in turn help the young horses. I have never been able to afford my own horse but I have had so many opportunities to ride amazing horses that have helped me individually in so many ways. I feel so strongly about what I do and I would not want it any other way.
My passion as an ambassador would be to get young riders involved with their riding community. I would encourage them to get involved as an ambassador to become a role model to other riders. I always encourage my students to reach for their goals and I believe that being an ambassador will help my students get motivated to do what they dream of.
What is your connection to Kerrits? One of my best friend at my farm always had Kerrits riding apparel. I was always so jealous! Every time I would sleep over her house I would just happen to forget my riding pants for the next day and have to borrow a pair of hers. The riding tights were always so comfortable and great for schooling at home. I could never really afford a lot of new riding clothes growing up so I just took whatever the girls at the barn gave me as hand-me-downs. I think that becoming a Kerrits ambassador would show the girls at my barn that even though you cannot afford something at one point in your life, there is not reason why you cannot get involved with something you have always loved and want to represent.


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2017's hottest on-screen couples we are shipping IRL
We are almost halfway through 2017 and the K-dramas just keep getting better and better! As soon as you start shipping one fictional couple. another drama starts and their chemistry is more exhilarating than the last pair. How long will it take for your favorite actors to finally admit they are dating off-screen? Sometimes it takes months, years or never! Our imagination gets the best of us, but the five couples on this list fueled fire to our imagination flame by having the most incredible on-screen chemistry so far this year.
Let's take a look at five K-drama couples that made our dreams seem like a reality.
1. Sung Hoon and Song Ji Eun (My Secret Romance)
Who isn't shipping these two? From Yoo Mi's (Song) cute shyness to Cha Jin Wook's (Sung Hoon) impressive boldness, it seems like they were made for each other! Their acting styles complement their co-star so well you would think they have been a married couple for years. Not to mention, their behind-the-scenes flirting has everyone talking.
2. Park Bo Young and Park Min Hyuk (Strong Woman Do Bong Soon)
The production team had a hard time believing these actors weren't dating in real life, because of their intense on and off-screen chemistry. Not only did Bong Bong and Min Min seem like they were head over heels in love with each other on-screen, but Bo Young admitted to being a Z:EA fangirl! Min Hyuk, on the other hand, confessed that he did fall for Bo Young when she portrayed Do Bong Soon.
3. Kim So Hyun and Yoo Seung Ho (Ruler: Master of the Mask)
We are well aware of So Hyun's adorable crush on her older co-star, but how does Seung Ho feel? At the recent Ruler press conference, she gushed about how much she liked her dashing on-screen Crown Prince, while he marveled at how mature So Hyun is for her age. Even though their K-drama just started, you can already see sparks fly when these two gaze into each other's eyes. Should we start shipping this cute pair when Kim So Hyun turns 18 next month?
4. Yeon Woo Jin and Park Hye Soo (My Shy Boss)
Fictional character Ro Woon (Park) was able to completely transform her shy boss Hwan Ki. He started out as a guy who couldn't face anyone but his bestie Woo Il (Yoon Park), however, he began to become more comfortable speaking in small circles. In addition, he was able to pack on the PDA. We all had to do a double take during their love scenes to convince ourselves they were just acting.
Which couple are you shipping in real life?
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U.S. military takes cloud computing to Afghanistan
The problem today is that individuals with bad records who show up at centers too frequently don't willingly disclose those details. And when they find out what needs to be disclosed, they run to other recruitment offices to lie about it to join the military, pointed out Charles Dossett, U.S. Army officer in Development and Fielding, USAREC.
"They forget they were arrested and thrown in the back of a police car and spent time in jail," Dossett humorously noted in his presentation. The military has to do manual background checks and wastes a lot of money in training and planning before it figures out these lies, which disqualify a recruit, he said.
So the Army is starting to collect the new recruit's 10-fingerprint sample right at the point when he or she agrees to join in order to immediately check for disqualifying criminal records. A pilot test of this new recruit fingerprint process has shown the minute the fingerprint machine comes out, "they remember things they forgot," Dossett said. A pilot project has yielded about $1 million in savings already.
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These are our people, who work to realise our vision: a circular economy in which resources are used and re-used efficiently and effectively, minimising the impact of consumption and production on the environment.
Sam was a founding Director of Resource Futures in 2006 and has been instrumental in the development and success of the company since that time. He took over as CEO in April 2016. He has always held the belief that successful businesses no matter how big or small can have a positive impact socially and environmentally. One of his first actions as CEO was to get the company accredited to the B Corp movement. A movement for profit making organisations which are redefining success in business. He leads the company to maximise positive impact by working collaboratively with its customers through evidence gathering that is robust; insight that provides answers and facilitates change; and engagement that achieves lasting positive behaviour change.
Jane has over 30 years' experience working at a senior level in resource management and led the development of Resource Futures as CEO from 2006. In April 2016 she handed over the CEO position to Sam Reeve, the company's former Operations Director, to take up a new position as Business Development Director in line with the company's strategic and succession planning. Jane is passionate about finding practical solutions to environmental and social challenges and in 2001 was awarded an MBE for services to community recycling. She is looking forward to working with the company's new senior management team and Board to deliver the company's strategic objectives developing relationships with new and existing clients; and strategic alliances with partners.
Bethan specialises in using broad communications techniques to engage with different audiences and bring about changes in behaviour. Having worked with many large and influential businesses - including Facebook, EE, Canon, Eventbrite and BT Retail - Bethan brings real understanding of the business world to her work with local authorities, Government departments, charities and commercial organisations large and small.
Emma is one of the UK's leading specialists on circular economy and resource efficiency in businesses and has more than 20 years' experience in the sector. She has an excellent overview of how to manage projects of scale, alongside the detail of what drives, and helps to ensure, engagement of businesses and the public sector. Emma has recently become a mentor for The Circular Economy Club (CEC) which connects senior experts on the circular economy with young students, professionals and startups who are trying to embed the circular economy in their projects.
Bernie specialises in circular economy market research and analysis. He has worked extensively with commercial clients including John Lewis, AkzoNobel, Tesco and Palm Recycling and with public and third sector organisations such as WRAP, Zero Waste Scotland and SATCoL.
David joined Resource Futures in 2017. He helps public and private sector organisations develop effective waste and resource management systems. With over twenty years' experience as an advisor and researcher, he has successfully delivered complex projects in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South America, North America and Asia.
Agnes has a wealth of experience in designing and delivering primary data collection projects and is the technical lead for the Evidence work stream for the Company, responsible for research methods, strategic direction and innovation in this area. She combines her practical approach to fieldwork with thorough understanding of the material flows to deliver bespoke data collection projects for clients across the waste and recycling supply chain.
Emma specialises in the management of Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) and bulky waste. Her particular areas of interest centre on re-use of items that arise at HWRCs and at the kerbside. She often works with community groups and Re-use Forums to help develop the sector. She has written many good practice documents, conducts quantitative research, facilitates workshops and undertakes HWRC and bring site reviews.
George joined Resource Futures in 2017. He has extensive experience working in the field of waste policy for clients such as the European Commission, the UN Environment Programme, UK and international governments, WRAP, and Zero Waste Scotland. His data-driven approach is complimented by experience in research and software engineering and a keen attention to detail. George's work draws together broad topics and the latest policy areas from the Circular Economy to community litter action and sophisticated data-led decision making in Smart Cities.
Laura is an expert in local authority waste services, having previously worked in waste management for over 10 years. Her background encompasses project management, service changes, contract management, communications and procurement. Since joining Resource Futures, she has worked with various Local Authorities in Wales, delivering training on the best practice approach of calculating chargeable waste services, and has undertaken an operational review for Belfast City Council to enable them to realise service efficiencies. She has also delivered bring site and HWRC reviews for Local Authorities in England and Wales and is currently using her public service waste procurement knowledge to undertake a waste transformation programme for a local authority in Northern Ireland.
Allan specialises in circular economy and resource efficiency business engagement within the construction, public and third sectors. He has over 14 years' experience of providing client and sector wide support including designing sector specific tools, writing good practice guides and delivering practical training workshops. He has a good insight into what are the drivers and barriers for sustainable thinking, the economic opportunities and practicalities of implementation and how best to communicate these messages to diverse audiences.
Ed specialises in assessing the value chain for niche waste materials from commercial, municipal and industrial sources; identifying opportunities to intervene in the value chain to improve process economics. He has worked with clients across the private sector, including SMEs and charities as well multi-national corporations. In recent years Ed has also rekindled his involvement in international development work and is currently an associate consultant for WasteAid UK. Ed is also a guest lecturer on mechanical-biological treatment technology. He is a qualified PRINCE2 Practitioner, NEBOSH trained Health and Safety Advisor, Chartered Waste Manager and holds a Certificate of Professional Competence in international Road Freight Haulage.
With over ten years' consultancy experience, Will specialises in providing support to local authorities on their waste collection and management services. His personable and enthusiastic approach to projects combined with his commitment to improve resource efficiency help to identify the best solutions for his clients. His expertise includes using the Kerbside Assessment Tool (KAT) and bespoke Resource Futures models to identify economic and environmental improvements to local authorities' waste collection services. He has also developed best practice toolkits and waste flow models to aid local authorities in their decision making.
Nicola joined Resource Futures in 2018. She manages the company's communications including website, social media and press. Her background is in campaigning and she is interested in engaging businesses, policymakers and the public to work together for a more sustainable, fairer world. Nicola brings years of experience from the not-for-profit sector on raising awareness and changing behaviour.
Martin manages Community RePaint, a network of schemes that collect unwanted, surplus paint and re-distribute it to individuals, families and communities in need, thus improving the well-being of people and the appearance of places across the UK. As well as managing the Network, Martin works with local authorities and third sector organisations to develop different models of paint re-use. He also has experience of working with local communities and using a variety of engagement methods to assist and empower them to 'own' their projects. Within Resource Futures, he has previously helped to develop and manage long-term projects including schools' education, community composting, recycling in flats, Community Action Groups, and Real Nappy projects.
Kerry manages one of the UK's largest community-led climate change action networks in the UK and directs Resource Futures waste education programme. Since joining Resource Futures in 2017, she is focussed on the sustainable development of the Community Action Group (CAG) network which tackles issues around waste, transport, food, biodiversity and social justice. She is committed to developing an integrated approach to learning within the community, engaging schools and local community networks - providing intergenerational action learning opportunities to promote the movement towards a circular economy.
Abigail specialises in providing technical support for decision-makers, communicating complex data in a clear and comprehensive manner. Her interests include sustainable practice and waste prevention and she has a wealth of experience in data analysis, modelling and quantitative report writing for a range of public and private contracts. Since joining Resource Futures in 2018, Abigail has expanded her scope into the waste sector, primarily through supporting the delivery of waste and recycling collection reviews for local authorities. She is also involved in large-scale data analysis and waste flow modelling, business support and stakeholder engagement, evidence-based research and market analysis.
Coralline specialises in data collection and analysis and behaviour change research, as well as community engagement and service change support. Her particular areas of interest are textiles (both clothing and non-clothing), food waste, waste composition analysis, waste auditing and environmental management. She is involved in research, waste composition analysis and communications campaigns involving the deployment of on-the-ground teams to improve recycling performance and participation. Coralline recently completed an MSc Integrated Environmental Management supported by DEFRA and CIWM with her final thesis entitled The impact of wider household waste service provision on food waste arisings, composition and recycling barriers in the West of England.
Stuart Woodham is a Consultant with over 17 years' environmental management and research experience across a wide range of economic sectors, working with and for private organisations (from small to large), plus NGOs and government. He is an experienced project manager and, alongside his research work, currently leads a long-term contract providing user support and the change management process for the UK's electronic duty of care (edoc) system.
Oliver is based in Edinburgh, and his focus is on business engagement around the circular economy, waste reduction and reuse. He joined Resource Futures in 2017 and specialises in identifying the priorities and needs of businesses, and supporting them through the process of becoming more sustainable. From previous roles at Changeworks, Waste Watch and MITIE he brings a wealth of waste management experience. Oliver speaks French and Spanish, and has experience of collaborative pan-European projects.
Sarah specialises in using communications to bring about behaviour change. She has worked across a range of fields including creative design, targeted social media strategy and behaviour change communications. She has a particular interest in food waste having managed a Government funded food reward project across four local authorities. She has completed a Masters dissertation assessing barriers to the adoption of food recycling waste in the hospitability industry and set up the FoodCycle hub in Bath.
Peter specialises in the design and delivery of quantitative evidence gathering contracts, particularly those looking at kerbside collected domestic waste streams. He is also experienced in conducing detailed network reviews into the performance and management of Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) and Peter has a thorough knowledge of the wide range of complexities faced by authorities in managing their recycling centres. Other experience includes the implementation of canvassing, engagement and behavioural change contracts for local authorities; often in support of service changes.
Sally is a Communications Consultant with 16 years' experience in the waste sector, specialising in behavioural change communications projects and design. Her particular areas of interest centre on waste prevention, including real nappy promotions and food waste reduction projects, as well as improving recycling performance and promoting waste minimisation through the design of effective communications campaign materials.
Demelza joined Resource Futures in 2011 as one of the team delivering waste education to Devon schools. She now leads the education team, working on waste and sustainability projects as well as the day-to-day management of the Devon Waste Education contract for Resource Futures.
Sarah is the Network Co-ordinator for Community RePaint. She supports existing schemes to develop, promote and raise awareness of Community RePaint and assists in developing the network nationally. She has worked on the project since 2014, prior to this she worked as a Junior Consultant specialising in the monitoring and evaluation of waste prevention activities and sustainable behaviour change. Working with our Oxfordshire-based Community Action Groups Project, Sarah led the development of our Community Impact Modelling Tool (CIMT) which has since undergone further development into the ResourceCIT.
Ruth co-ordinates the Community Action Group (CAG) project in Mid Devon, based in Tiverton which aims to reduce household waste by supporting community action projects and local volunteer champions. She works with existing community groups such as local Transition groups, as well as supporting the establishment of new groups like Tiverton's new Food Surplus Café.
Alice has worked full-time on The CAG (Community Action Groups) Project since May 2016, providing advice and fund-raising support to members of the CAG Network in Oxfordshire, as well as organising events and training. She has an MSc in Education for Sustainability and has previously worked in education and training settings.
Siobhan is a recent graduate in Geography with Sustainability. She specialises in communications and social media, with an interest in simplifying complex messages for a wide audience. Her particular areas of interest are behavioural change techniques, public engagement in sustainability initiatives and renewable energy. Siobhan supports the delivery of projects involving education and engagement with recycling initiatives and assists with communications and marketing activity. Additionally, she works on preparing surveys and analysing both qualitative and quantitative data.
David joined Resource Futures in 2016 and previously assisted with the operational, logistical and staffing requirements on our waste analysis contracts across the UK. He is now directly involved with project managing waste analysis projects, gathering primary data and desk-based research for a range of public and private sector clients and third sector organisations.
Susan specialises in primary data gathering studies and behavioural change projects. Her particular areas of interest are waste and recycling composition analysis; analysis of broad changes in municipal waste services, public engagement in recycling services, and developments in reuse opportunities. She supports the delivery of projects designed to gather representative data on the composition of a range of waste streams. She demonstrates great attention to detail, the ability to gather and synthesise a broad range of qualitative and quantitative data and excellent communication skills.
Rhiannon works on the Community Action Group Project in Oxfordshire and focuses on communications, social media, project development and supporting the groups. She joined the team in June 2018 having previously carried out communications and development work for a number of different projects including AltGen, Hackney Cooperative Developments, Transition Town Totnes and Brake the Cycle. She is passionate about community organising, cooperative ownership and how we can create a more equal, democratic and sustainable economy.
Leonie began working with Resource Futures in 2018. She works as a Waste & Recycling Advisor in various Districts throughout Devon and assists them in delivering key messages about waste and recycling issues through face to face engagement. She also attends events and carries out participation monitoring.
Sally has been a passionate and committed Waste Education Officer for over 14 years in Devon. She delivers lively, practical workshops and assemblies about resources, recycling and composting in both primary and secondary schools and has organised and delivered tours of Energy from Waste plants and recycling centres. She is enthusiastic about inspiring people to make sustainable changes and to care for their environment whether that is with children, school senior management teams or kitchen staff.
Alex has worked on the Devon Waste Education Programme for10 years, delivering workshops, assemblies and audits. These focus on the environment, sustainability, waste, recycling and composting and are delivered to thousands of children and adults in Devon. She is committed and passionate about spreading the message of waste reduction and helping people to make changes in their lives to help protect the environment.
Yvonne began working with Resource Futures in 2017. She works as a Waste & Recycling Advisor in various Districts throughout Devon and assists them in delivering key messages about waste and recycling issues through face to face engagement. She also attends events and carries out participation monitoring.
Chloe began working in her current role with Resource Futures in 2017. She works as a Waste & Recycling Advisor in various Districts throughout Devon and assists them in delivering key messages about waste and recycling issues through face to face engagement. She also attends events and carries out participation monitoring. She has been helping to identify new ways in which to encourage lasting behavioural change, particularly within groups traditionally considered hard-to-reach.
Melissa works on the Community Action Groups project in Devon, currently based around Tiverton. Since 2017, she has been working with individuals and supporting community groups to encourage sustainability through various initiatives. These have included supporting groups to develop the Refill Devon project, encouraging use of refillable water bottles and supporting home composting in the area.
Kirstie is an outreach worker on the Real Nappy Project in Gloucestershire, delivering talks and drop in sessions to promote the use of reusable nappies to parents and parents-to-be across the south of Gloucestershire. She has worked for Resource Futures since 2014 and also looks after the social media for the project.
Elena joined the Community RePaint team in 2017 and is based in Bristol. She is the first point of contact for the network and helps manage the day-to-day activities which include creating interesting content for the Community RePaint website and social media accounts.
Issy joined Resource Futures in 2018 after studying Geography at the University of Bristol. She assists with the preparation and set up of projects for the evidence team which gather primary data for a range of public, private and third sector organisations. Issy manages the casual staff who carry out the vital waste analysis work within these projects, helping to ensure operations and procedures run smoothly.read more
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Small Project Bag, Tote bag, Zippered Bag, Toiletry Bag, Yarn Storage, Knitting Bag, Crochet Bag, Travel Bag, USA "Celebrate Summer 178
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Handmade Crafting Project Bag. My zippered project bags are perfect for small projects such as socks,scarves and cross stitching. This project bag is made from cotton fabric with light interfacing. This zippered project bag holds a 100 gram sock yarn ball plus room for a small notions bag.
This project bag features an Americana print upper and a red/white/blue stripe lower section. The lining is a coordinating freedom word print cotton as well as 2 large pockets.
When knitting, crocheting, or cross stitching we seem to accumulate many "W.I.P.S." (works in progress). What a great way to house them in pretty project bags. Fold the tops down and they make a great yarn bowl for on the go knitting or crocheting.
This bag measures about 9 inches wide and 9 inches tall and 3.5 inches deep. This project bag comes with a sewn in hand/wrist strap.
All of my bags are made and ready to ship. I ship on Monday and Fridays unless it's a holiday which then I will ship the next business day.
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Stick Horse Designs turnaround time is about 2-5 days but always under a week. The time it takes to process and ship an order can vary. I try my hardest to be quick when processing, completing and shipping orders but as we all know things do come up from time to time.
Stick Horse Designs ships anywhere in the United States and also internationally to most countries on all items listed. I will not be responsible for any fee do to shipping overseas. If you don't see your country listed, just message me and we can update the country profile.
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Golden Eagles quarterback Andre Sale is leaving Tennessee Tech and transferring to LSU.
Sale took to Twitter Wednesday morning to make the announcement.
January 10, 2018
The 6'2, 210 pound QB from Little Rock, AR, completed 123 of 209 passes for 1,520 yards with eight touchdowns and 10 interceptions last year for the Golden Eagles.
Tech finished 1-10 on the season with their only win coming against Tennessee State.
With no quarterback in this year's recruiting class, Sale's transfer to LSU will help ease depth concerns at the quarterback position.
Sale will join Myles Brennan, Lowell Narcisse and Justin McMillan.
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Howling Bells played Alhambra Lounge in Brisbane last night, powering through an eleven song set that showcased one of Australia's most talented and bizarrely underrated bands. Highlights included new single, 'Into the Sky,' 'Low Happening,' 'Cities Burning Down' and my personal favourite from the night, 'A Ballad For the Bleeding Hearts.' Juanita Stein's performance of the track had a firm grasp of the crowd's attention, her voice silencing Alhambra's chatty audience. Why the band isn't playing a bigger venue is so very confusing, but at least they played somewhere, right? Awesome show and hopefully we'll be seeing them again real soon.


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Worth every penny. By far the best party I ever hosted.
OMG. Worth every penny. By far the best party I ever hosted. The food was fabulous !! We come from a long line of Italians and pizza is a big deal. Classic Crust hit a home run. The ingredients were fresh and amazing, the crust phenomenal, and the staff was first class all the way. We wanted something different for my daughters first communion and Classic Crust delivered ! They truly made this day memorable. Friendly and very accommodating to friends that had Gluten and dairy allergies. They were the talk of the party and my family and friends can't stop raving about them. I have a strong feeling we will be seeing them cater a few family graduation parties, engagement parties, weddings, – Heck were even thinking of bringing them back for a block party! Thank you Julie and staff!! You made this day a memory we will never forget! Umm. Do you deliver 🙂 We'll take a few pies every Friday !!!! Pulled Pork Pizza.. THE BOMB!!!! EVERY THING WAS AWESOME !
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This pizza is soooo good! My six-year-old son, who is super picky, said this pizza is "like a party in your mouth" lol. So so good! Real nice people too. Hope to see them again soon!
Christina Collorafi Skipp June 23, 2016
Amazing! They Go Above & Beyond
Huge shout out to Greg & Julie for going above & beyond this past weekend! Offering gluten free pizza was fantastic. Also, making up a special recipe for my son who is dairy & egg intolerant allowed him to have pizza and not feel like he was missing out! Amazing! Thank you for being so accommodating!!!
Pam Karathomas June 23, 2016
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Absolutely amazing!! Idk which pizza I LOVED more……I have to say the pulled pork was fantastic! Staff is super super nice and has no problem accommodating!! Thank u! From the csea ebf staff
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Creative Flair and Fun Style
We want to thank Greg, Julie and family for the amazing pizza at our event! Their creative flair and fun style was a great addition to the party. As our guests raved, many said.."best pizza ever". Thank you!
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Classic Crust Catering was flawless at our barn wedding. Hitting a home-run in every way. Incredible food, not just the incredible pizza they are deservingly getting know for. Passed hors d'oeuvres and stationary food displays that were creative, beautiful, high quality and SO GOOD! Julie and Greg of Classic Crust were more than great to work with, it was a fun, enjoyable process creating our menu and design. Our guests loved the unique experience and the high quality of food. We cannot thank them enough!
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A photo blog from Tokyo. A blog that started four years ago in Chiangmai, then moved to Vientiane, continues now in Japan. Daily photos and some stories to share my life in Tokyo with friends, families and others.
Saturday, 28 February 2015
Friday, 27 February 2015
A cool caffeine fix to see me through the afternoon
Coffee bag onto the handle bars and back to school. Sawadee to everyone including the mother who watches Thai soap operas while propped on the couch.
Thursday, 26 February 2015
Coffee Thai style cont..
The plastic bag of coffee and ice goes in a paper carry bag, the plastic bag is snipped and straw inserted . Ready to go.
Wednesday, 25 February 2015
It starts with coffee....
Brewed coffee from the pot is added to a glass containing a white powder - maybe a creamer.
I once asked for extra coffee and was offered instant, so now my coffee concoction starts with a brew and a spoonful of Nescafé
Coffee Thai stye ..... The milk
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
Coffee Thai style
Mark Baran an American colleague and next door neighbour with his wife Loren Poetz, pointing to his moment of international fame He features on the banner for the coffee shack near school as do Audrey and Ian two of the young residential advisors on campus. Having westerners on the banner may add street cred. This week I will show you how I access my coffee fix on the mountain.
Sunday, 22 February 2015
Hills of Northern Thailand
Spent today trying to be Australian- Jon Faine pod cast, Saturday Age online, skype calls to home, facebook time, cyclone watching and unsuccessfully (still) trying to access ABC iview- but I can now access BBC iview.
Also took some great photos - people and flowers - without a card in the camera - of course the best photos for the last month - don't you hate it when that happens. Or maybe it's only a Mary thing!!
Saturday, 21 February 2015
Friday Flowers - A Golden Buttercup Tree
Friday, 20 February 2015
River Art Cafés Chiang Mai style
There are a number of river cafés along the road from school to Chiang Mai. Patrons can sit in the water or on the bank, enjoy an ale or a coffee and a meal.
This one was the original and is owned by an "artist", hence the "installations": a bank of television sets, a painted kombi, petrol bowser, surfboards and a beach buggy.
The bike is mine - transportation not an installation.
Thursday, 19 February 2015
Water vending machines
Each village has at least one osmosis water vending machine where locals fill their 30 litre water bottles for about 10 baht (about 20 cents). It costs me 30 baht for my 30 litre bottle.
This water station was in a Hmong village near the Op Khan forest.
Those at home interested in water stations and reducing the use of plastic bottles should meet PAT.
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
Blinkers in the classroom
His reply
'Miss Mary, as I have told Miss Muyassar before the only way I would not be distracted would be if I wore blinkers."
This was my solution - a barricade of Dr Naji's special plastic test separators.
It worked for a while - but he was soon chatting away again.
Love the chemistry class.
Tuesday, 17 February 2015
Afternoon Tea - Treats and gifts from home
I have been enjoying them as a special treat in the occasional quiet moment, reading my book on the balcony after school, relaxing with a special T2 blend, "Melbourne tea" that my cousins gave me for Christmas.
Enjoying the important things of life - reading, a pot of tea and shortbread.
Monday, 16 February 2015
New York New York
A new shorter hair style from New York New York salon - you have to love the name
Its in Nimmanhaemin, the hip area of Chiang Mai.
So time for a coffee at my favorite coffee place Ristr8to, before nails at at Korean nail salon, Gangham style nails.
I self indulgent afternoon in Chiangma after a night on the town, a river cruise, beer from a beer tower on a red London double decker at the bus bar before karoke at Loco Elvis. A night out in Chiangmai with work colleagues.
Saturday, 14 February 2015
Friday Orchids
I am looking forward to May when the native orchids will be in bloom.
Enjoy the weekend.
Friday, 13 February 2015
How to post a comment
Some people have asked how to post a comment on the blog.
My response so far has been ignorance. So I googled it and this is the response.
I have adjusted the settings so people can post anonymously. So hopefully it will be straight forward.
Click the link in the email you receive and go to the blog. Then just type something in the comment box at the bottom of the blog.
You can also post if you have a google account - a gmail address is all you need
Google Account: If you choose this option, your comment will be attributed to your Blogger display name, which will then link to your Blogger profile. If you've chosen to link your blog to Google+, then the name used on your Google+ profile will show up next to the comment, and link to your Google+ profile.
Hope this helps
Thursday, 12 February 2015
Grade 6 Field Trip to Queen Sirikrit Botanic Gardens
Only problem was we were on the school bus, with the world's worst suspension and the driver took the long long route. This was especially painful when the kids were full of sugar after lunch at KFC and icecreams.
The photo is at the entrance to banana alley, an avenue of over 200 different types of banana.
The photo below is of Yan (my favorite Russian, vegan, hari krishna student) in front of a red banana flower, explaining to me that there are bananas in Russia at Sochi. He is hilarious and cute and was running around repeating "banana, banana, banana,,,,,,,,.
Tuesday, 10 February 2015
Chinese falafel anyone
For the International Fair we were allocated the logical combination of Italy and Egypt. Dr Naji, my co-advisor has been at APIS for 15 years and is from Iraq. He and his daughter prepared yummy soups (chickpea and a chicken and lentil soup)and falafel for Egyptian food. I had left overs for dinner on Sunday - fantastic.
My contribution was to encourage the ordering of pizzas for the Italian food - easiest job of the fair!
Pizzas were heated up in the microwave - not so yummy.
Monday, 9 February 2015
Sheep, haka and and a cricketer
It was truly bizarre watching a group of Koreans do the haka.
JH and his sheep was fantastic - you have to know JH to appreciate the craziness of it.
Joe B was a cricketer, but remained true to his heritage with the flag of Scotland on his face.
Great kids!!
Sunday, 8 February 2015
Australia at the International Fair
Each advisory group (homeroom) was assigned two countries. The Grade 12s were assigned Italy and Eqypt - a logical combination. The Grade 6s were Australia and Spain - another logical combination.
The main lawn was set up with tents for each group to decorate, sell food and have cultural games or activities.
For Australia the food was hamburgers - to the disappointment of Joe B from Grade 11 who was psyched up for a lamington, but all the Americans loved it.
The girls had Australian tattoos on their faces.
The game for Australia was netball - really basket ball.
I love the fact that they actually stuck a rubbish basket on the basketball ring - Inventive.
Daniel Yang then had to climb up to retrieve the ball once it was in. Daniel is one of my favorite Grade 6s - high on the cuteness factor - low on the paying attention in class factor. He loves his iphone and never listens!!!
Saturday, 7 February 2015
A Water Lily for Friday
Friday, 6 February 2015
Gold and the colored faces of Buddha
Gold every where.
Red, green, yellow, bronze, gold the many colored faces of Buddha at Wat Phrathat, Doi Suthep.
Thursday, 5 February 2015
The Monks at Doi Suthep
Wednesday, 4 February 2015
Doi Suthep bells
Chedi Facts
Thai temples were originally built around the chedi or stupa, which usually contain important relics.
According to legend when a relic was bought to Chiang Mai to be enshrined at a temple in1371, it split in two. The second piece was placed on an elephant, which roamed around for 3 days, climbing Doi Suthep. When it reached the promontory, it circled three times and then dropped dead. It was decided the relic and the remains of the poor elephant would be stay there and a 7 m chedi was built. It was redesigned in 1525 and the chedi is now more than 15m high.
Tuesday, 3 February 2015
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep
The parasols on each corner of the chedi are considered "royal regalia". Maybe a favorite spot for Dame Edna or our newest knight Sir Philip!
Monday, 2 February 2015
February Theme Day - What would you miss - Monks and Lanterns
When I leave Chiang Mai I will miss the elephants of course and the monks and the lanterns.
Wandering the old city one night I came across monks selling candles to raise money for their wat(temple) as part of the event they had candles placed under this tree laden with lanterns and at 7pm calmly paraded out to light the candles. A wonderful and colorful ceremony.
Sunday, 1 February 2015
Hmong Embroiderer
I met this lady and her friends on my exploration through Op Khan National Park. She and her friends were chatting and embroidering.
Traditional Hmong textiles use bright colored embroidery as decoration on clothing and on items often sold at the markets in and near Chiang Mai.
I had no idea where I was, but happy to come across the
small Hmong Village. The Hmong are one of the minority hill tribe people living in northern Thailand.
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Two Bedroom Apartment - Sundale Precinct
This apartment is located in the smart new Sundale precinct which boasts a Woolworths supermarket as well as numerous shops and restaurants – it's only 400 metres from the nearest tram stop. The Broadwater Parkland with its waterfront walking tracks and other amenities is just over the road.
The unit features a large living area, modern gas kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, separate laundry and a study nook with quality fittings throughout.
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